Early Years Teaching Assistant

• Cedarwood Primary School
• Address: Kesgrave, Ipswich, Suffolk IP5 2ES
• Salary: £18,984 - £19, 590 actual per annum, £26,017 - £26,847 per annum, pro rata
• Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, term time only *
• Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2027 initially, required as soon as possible
• Reference: 5739

* Full and part time hours available.

Cedarwood Primary School is seeking to appoint an excellent, highly motivated, creative and enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistant with EYFS/KS1 and SEND experience to work as part of our successful team.

This exciting role will involve supporting teaching and learning and working closely with children with SEND. The successful candidate will have experience of supporting children in EYFS/KS1 within a primary school setting and will be passionate about helping every child achieve their full potential.

We are looking for someone who:

• has recent experience supporting learning within EYFS / KS1 in a primary school

• has undertaken relevant training in Early Years education, child development, phonics, communication and language, and SEND

• has a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) / KS1 curriculum

• has experience of supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

• can build positive and nurturing relationships with children, families and colleagues

• is committed to inclusion, safeguarding and ensuring excellent outcomes for all children

• has excellent communication, organisational and teamwork skills.

Job share applications will be considered.

We will offer you:

• friendly, enthusiastic children who enjoy learning

• a supportive and dedicated staff team

• high-quality professional development opportunities

• a welcoming and inclusive school community

• the opportunity to make a real difference to children.

At Cedarwood, our aims of ‘Excellence and Enjoyment for All’ extend to all aspects of the school and we are committed to supporting pupils and staff to achieve their very best. Our school is a warm and happy place to work and learn, and we are delighted to be able to welcome a new Teaching Assistant to join our team.

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification (pdf), Covering Letter (pdf), Applicant Privacy Notice (pdf) and Application Guidance (word)

For further information about the position, or to arrange a visit, please call the school office on 01473 612981 or email us on applications@cedarwoodprimary.org.uk

To arrange a visit, please email Kath Smith-Howell, School Business Manager on applications@cedarwoodprimary.org.uk

To apply, please complete the Application Form (word)

Alternatively for further information, school policies and an application form, please visit our website

Cedarwood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, online searches, verification of qualifications and safeguarding checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.